If you receive and/or overhear a bomb threat, immediately call MSU Security at (507) 389-2111. You should complete the Bomb Threat Checklist as thoroughly as possible and submit it to MSU Security and/or emergency response personnel.

DO NOT ACTIVATE THE RED FIRE ALARM BOX, AS DOING SO MAY ACTIVATE A BOMB.

Threats may be communicated in a number of ways: via telephone, paper correspondence, email, or otherwise. Please follow the guidelines set forth above. Additionally, the following measure should be taken:

WRITTEN THREATS – Anyone receiving a bomb threat in writing should handle the correspondence as little as possible.

EMAILED THREATS - Persons receiving bomb threat via email should leave the message on the computer. The person receiving the email should remain at the computer and not allow anyone to interfere and/or tamper with the message until Security arrives.

OTHER THREATS – Anyone receiving a bomb threat in person and/or overhearing such a threat should obtain the following information if possible and practical: the name of the suspect, time and location of the threat, witnesses, exact wording of the threat and any other relevant information.

Evacuation

If circumstances require that evacuation efforts are necessary, MSU Security or emergency personnel will direct those affected to appropriate locations.

If an evacuation is taking place, turn off all cell phones and leave immediate area (at least 300 feet).

Building(s) may be re-entered only after clearance is given by MSU Security or emergency personnel.